Thursday, February 12, 2009

my human friends are concerned about some of the young dogs and puppies at the DBKL pound and want to remove them from there. However, Auntie Dr Kavitha and Auntie Dr Gowri's place is jam packed. So we are in desperate need of fosterers who would take these dogs in for a period of three weeks to a month pending our gigantic adoption drive set to be held early March. If you can't foster these dogs, you could sponsor their board at veterinary clinics. Auntie Tracy has started the ball rolling by pledging RM300 to support two puppies. We are also in dire need of funds to spay, neuter, vaccinate and deworm these dogs pending adoption. Some of these dogs are also in need of medical care.

Sunday, February 8, 2009

This dog travelled from the pound to the clinic with her head one her rescuer's lap. She also showed her appreciation by licking everyone hands.

This guy was very quiet and frightened.

One of the rescued puppies which cannot move its right leg. Its being treated at the clinic.

This handsome fellow has a bad case of skin disease

The guys rescued from the pound waiting to be examined at the clinic.

Blackie - very naughty - gave a hard time on the way to the clinic but very loving. Being checked by vet.

Dear all,

The protest at the DBKL pound in Setapak went on well and we were shocked to find that the carcasses of the dead dogs were dumped into an open grave.This in itself is indicative of the shoddy way in which the place is being managed.

We removed four dogs and seven puppies from the pound after paying a nominal sum of RM100 which were part of the contribution collected at the site.

We hope to return for four more dogs and a puppy which we could not take the other day as they had just been brought in.

The pictures of the dogs are attached. Pictures of the puppies coming soon.

There were dozens of dogs at the pound and we are heartbroken that we cannot help all of them.

Now my human tells me that we have to look for farms where these unfortunate brothers and sisters of mine can be sent to after being neutered.

We have to also raise money to pay for the boarding fee of the four dogs and seven puppies rescued from the pound.

Thankfully Ms Sherrina K of the IPR had paid for the neuterring of the four dogs as well as the vaccination and deworming of the six puppies.

However, we have to also raise money for the neutering as well as the vaccination of the four dogs and puppies that we will be bringing in from the pound sometime next week.

If any of you know of any corporate entities which are willing to help with sponsorship please call 019-3576477.

We are also desperately looking for people to foster some of these dogs and puppies pending adoption. Its crucial that people foster the bigger dogs as only then can we bring the remaining dogs in for treatment. Call the above number if interested.

Looking for answers: Dr Zainol Ariffin (right) being confronted by the angry crowd at the pound.Disturbing sight: A protestor taking pictures of one of the pits where the carcasses were dumped.

Monday February 9, 2009

Shocking find as animal lovers protest at pound

By WANI MUTHIAH

THEY had gone to the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) animal pound in Setapak to protest against the alleged brutal killing of dogs and cats there but animal activists were not prepared for what they stumbled upon in the vicinity of the premises.

Thrown into uncovered pits, about six feet in both width and depth, were the rotting carcasses of dogs that had been killed at the pound.

“We cannot tolerate such cruelty and are totally against it,’’ said Rosnah Hassan, who burst into tears after seeing the graves.

Elaine Kong added that a better method should be used to terminate the lives of strays as well as dispose of their remains.

The crowd had gathered at the pound in reaction to the visuals shown over the TV3 programme 360° last Wednesday night.

The visuals, which were captured by a hidden camera, showed a pound worker dragging a dying dog with a loop around its neck whilst another terrified dog watched the ‘execution’ as it waited for its turn.

DBKL health department director Dr Zainol Ariffin Pawanchee who was at the pound to meet the protesters was bombarded with questions by the angry crowd.

The 360° programme anchor Mazidul Akmal Sidek, who was also there, told Dr Zainol Ariffin that the visuals showed the dog still breathing when being yanked around by the neck.

Dr Zainol Ariffin, who neither denied nor admitted to the mishap, apologised to the crowd for the trauma they had undergone after watching the visuals.

He said the dogs were caught and brought to the pound by two private companies which were paid RM30 per dog captured.

He added euthanising the dogs and disposing of the carcasses were carried out by DBKL employees.

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I am a nice doggie who lives in Klang with my mummy Lily and sister Shalini Kiki-Mae as well as my human companions. I am also the official representative for the Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better project which is a canine welfare initiative spearheaded by non-profit outfit Community Developement and Integration Initiative (CDII). I enjoy my job but wish I could participate in protests and rescue missions as well. However, my human tells me that I best stay back and manage this blog. Sigh!

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Hear our humble prayer, O God, for our friends the animals, especially for animals who are suffering; for any that are hunted or lost or deserted or frightened or hungry; for all that must be put to death. We entreat for them all Thy mercy and pity, and for all those who deal with them we ask a heart of compassion and gentle hands and kindly words. Make us, ourselves, to be true friends to animals and so to share the blessings of the merciful.-Albert Schweitzer

OUR NEVERENDING APPEAL

Dear Peeps,

since our rescue work is continuous - our appeal for funds is also continuous. Therefore, we appeal to you to save your loose change and send it our way - as every cent received ensureas that dogs are rescued, neutered, vaccinated and rehomed. So we appeal to you to continue supporting us in order for us to help the voiceless.

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